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We've published hundreds of reports and analyses covering a variety of issues in education funding and state finance policy, and we're always working on new research reports. Browse through all of our reports and publications using the keyword search below, or search by a specific category using the drop-down menu below the Featured post.

On February 5, 2025, Governor Ned Lamont released his recommended biennial state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This nonpartisan analysis details the changes to state education funding in the governor’s proposed budget, and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.

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On May 10, 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Senate Republican Caucus put forward its biennial state budget proposal for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This analysis details the changes to state K-12 education funding contained in the Senate Republicans' proposal and how they impact students and school across Connecticut.

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On May 2, 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly’s House Republican Caucus put forward its biennial state budget proposal for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This analysis details the changes to state K-12 education funding contained in the House Republicans' proposed budget and how they impact students and school across Connecticut.

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On April 18, 2023, the General Assembly's Appropriations Committee released its state budget proposal for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This analysis details the changes to state K-12 education funding contained in the Committee’s budget and how they impact students and school across Connecticut.

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The Excess Cost grant is the State of Connecticut’s method for sharing in the expense for students who have extraordinary special education needs and associated costs. During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly increased the appropriated amount of the Excess Cost grant and amended the grant’s formula for reimbursing school districts.

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On February 8, 2023, Governor Ned Lamont released his recommended biennial state budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This nonpartisan analysis details the changes to state education funding contained in the governor’s recommended budget, and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.

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